What is Microblogging?

byjohnhevans

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10 years ago

What is Microblogging?

Microblogging is a smaller version of a blog. The content has less words/characters. Basically short sentences, smaller URL's {[shortening URL servives -such as bitly.com and tinyurl)}, video links, and individual images. Easy and fast reading.

Microblogging is used to promote you website, product, and services via the web or mobile device.

Here are some platforms that are used for microblogging:

• Twitter - The most popular (140 Characters), Hashtags (#) used to catgeorize posts

• Tumblr - Write a short note with frequent updates, more features than Twitter (appeals to the younger crowd)
• Instagram - Photo journal
• Meetme - Dating website

As you can see microblogging can be very useful tool: Its primary use is it's effective marketing strategies. Quick and easy way to communicate a message using your PC, MAC, notepad, and or mobile device etc.